Step Back in Time: Join the Brontë Birthplace Walk!
Ever wondered what it was like to walk in the footsteps of the legendary Brontë family? This Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025, starting from 10am you can do just that! The Rotary Club invites you to journey through history, in retracing the route the Brontës took when they moved from Thornton to Haworth over 200 […]
A Historic First: The Brontë Birthplace Soft Opening Weekend
This weekend marked a huge milestone for the Brontë Birthplace as we welcomed our very first visitors for the soft opening! After months of dedication, restoration, and hard work from our committee members, General Managers, volunteers and contractors, it was an incredible moment to finally open the doors. A Warm Welcome & A Step Back […]
Education Officer
We are hiring a Education Officer! We are thrilled to announce an exciting new role at the Brontë Birthplace: Education Officer. Thanks to generous grant funding, this position will help drive the educational programmes of our treasured site, deliver cultural, historical and geographical workshops for School visits. It’s an incredible opportunity to play a key […]
Final Touches: The Brontë Birthplace Nears Completion!
As we edge closer to opening the doors of the Brontë Birthplace, the transformation is almost complete! This month, our volunteer photographer, Matt Gibbons, stepped inside to capture the incredible progress of the renovation works—showcasing the dedication, passion, and effort that has gone into bringing the house back to life. A House with a Story […]
Brontë Birthplace Appoints General Manager to Lead Exciting New Chapter
Brontë Birthplace, Thornton is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anna Gibson as their new General Manager, marking a significant milestone in the journey to restore and reopen the birthplace of Charlotte, Emily, Anne and their brother Branwell Brontë. With extensive experience in heritage and cultural management, Anna will play a vital role in launching […]
Step Inside the Brontë Birthplace Before Restoration Began!
Ever wondered what the Brontë Birthplace looked like before renovation work began? Now, thanks to Vision Digital Culture’s digital twin creation, you can explore a virtual tour of the house as it stood in April 2024—capturing a moment in time before restoration transformed this historic home. This immersive experience lets you step inside the very […]
The Three Ann(e)s Event Celebrates Anne Brontë’s Legacy and Raises Over £2250
The Brontë Birthplace celebrated Anne Brontë’s 205th birthday in style on Saturday 18th January with The Three Ann(e)s event, a remarkable afternoon of music, narration and reflection. Hosted at St James’ Church, the event drew 165 attendees and raised an impressive £2258 through ticket sales, merchandise, and donations, ensuring vital support for the ongoing preservation […]
Why Are We Asking for More Donations?
Over the last few weeks, several people have asked why we’re appealing for more donations through our Furnishing Fundraiser. To address this, here’s how grants work and why your continued support is vital. Understanding Grants Applying for Grants We’ve been fortunate to secure grant funding thanks to the tireless efforts of our committee members, who […]
Programme Manager
We are hiring a Programme (General) Manager! We are thrilled to announce an exciting new role at the Brontë Birthplace: Programme Manager. Thanks to generous grant funding, this position will help drive the development of our treasured site, shaping it into a thriving cultural and heritage hub for the community. It’s an incredible opportunity to […]
The Brontë Birthplace – Progress Update
External restoration work, including the windows, roof, and exterior painting, has been successfully completed—something you may have already noticed! Now, we’re three weeks into the sensitive restoration of the house’s interior. Each step has been carefully planned to ensure the heritage of this extraordinary home is preserved for generations to come. Restoration work began in […]